Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during August, at 10.4 billion, was down by 1.7 percent on its August 2012 volume, 10.5 billion, which was increased by 2.6 percent on that of August 2011, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today.

Volume during April–August, at 50.2 billion, was up by 0.2 percent on that of April–August 2012, 50.1 billion, which was increased by 21.7 percent on that of April–August 2011.

JT’s market share stood at 60.8 percent in August, at 60.6 percent during April–August, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during August, at ¥57.0 billion, was down by 1.7 percent on its August 2012 revenue, ¥58.0 billion.

Revenue during April–August, at ¥275.5 billion, was down by 0.1 percent on that of April–August 2012, ¥275.7 billion.